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The majority of the text on this blog is written by Hikaru, a ball jointed doll. Try not to question it. The text written in pink font is commentary from Hikaru's human friend, Anna. Basically Hikaru does most of the writing and Anna keeps her from getting too out of hand.

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Sunday, September 10, 2017

A New Name and an Odd Tea Party

Much time has passed since our latest ball jointed doll arrived, and things have been running smoothly.

Naming the new doll over some tea.

Our new doll is such a sweet girl, so exceedingly polite and well mannered.  The children (and Usagi) could really learn so much from her example.  She has truly been a delight.

Since she is fairly settled in here, it is high time to present her properly by name.

Introducing our newest bjd, Momoko.

So I now re-introduce, Momoko.

The name has a pleasant ring to it.  However, knowing Anna, it probably refers to some bizarre anime or manga series.  Again.

Actually, it comes from a movie that was inspired by a novel, though the movie did inspire a manga too.  Plus, I know of another manga series with a character with the same name, but that’s a different story.

Anyway, Momoko is the main character in the Japanese movie, Kamikaze Girls (the Japanese title is Shimotsuma Monogatari). 

It’s the story of a girl who wears lolita fashion, a clothing style inspired by the Victorian era that involves modest clothing with lots of pretty lace and ruffles (Hikaru loves it).  The character Momoko unwillingly makes friends with a biker girl.  It’s both a funny and touching story, so I do recommend it.

The first part of the name, Momo means peach.  It is also the name of her sculpt, which is why I told Hikaru I had some ideas for a name for her long before I ordered. 

Truth be told, this was one of the names I came up with when trying to choose a name for Hikaru (see What's in a Name).  The Momoko in the movie and Hikaru are similar in terms of personality and fashion taste.

Do you mean to tell me I could have been named after an elegant character in a movie as opposed to a some robot in a comic book?!

(Be nice Hikaru, many of your readers like manga.)


Oh well, what’s done is done.  Momoko is a lovely name for a lovely doll. 

Naming the new doll over some tea.

It’s so nice having someone around here who truly understands the brilliance of a perfect cup of tea, unlike some other dolls

Two ball jointed dolls getting a little too creative with their tea.

“Tea is super tasty with ice cream. :)”

“I want chocolate milk in mine!”

Naming the new doll over some tea.

Oh well, at least they bothered to drink the tea this time. 

Naming the new doll over some tea. "You want WHAT in your tea?"

“Miss Hikaru, may I please have some ice cream tea as well?”

Oh dear, not you too!

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